Towards a truly universal ‘zero tolerance’ of family abuse Dear Editor, The recent correspondence regarding the complexities of the Irish family law system, alongside comments from various public representatives and legal professionals, invites a necessary reflection on the nature of abuse and our collective duty to protect children. While the pain expressed by mothers who…
Frank Browne
Is it time for safeguarding our priests from the lingering cloud of suspicion?
It is my experience that most people are fair-minded when they reflect on things. But the clerical child abuse scandal has for many years been such an emotional subject that a discussion about safeguarding priests from the lingering cloud of suspicion would have been challenging and even considered inappropriate. Despite the ongoing trauma and hurt…
